01 — OPEN
Inspect before you use
Start with the repository. Review the available skill content and make an informed choice about what belongs in your environment.
Open source · AI security
Open-source
Pentest Skills.
AIPentest_Skills is Penligent’s open-source collection of reusable skills for authorized AI-assisted penetration testing.
Built for learning, review, and authorized security testing
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01 / The project
A clearer way to explore AI pentesting.
AIPentest_Skills is a public GitHub project from Penligent. It gives security practitioners a place to examine AI pentest skills, understand their structure, and decide how they fit into an existing workflow.
02 — ADAPTABLE
Shape it to your workflow
Use the project as a foundation to explore how AI-assisted pentesting can complement your own authorized security process.
03 — PRACTICAL
Keep the human in control
Pair AI-assisted workflows with explicit scope, human review, and responsible testing practices from start to finish.
02 / Getting started
From open repository to your own evaluation.
Begin with the source, then decide how you want to inspect or adapt it. The repository README is the source of truth for installation details and supported use.
- 01Review the projectRead the repository documentation and inspect the current skills.
- 02Choose a controlled environmentDefine authorized targets and boundaries before testing.
- 03Evaluate and adaptValidate outputs with a qualified human reviewer and your own test process.
# Get the open-source project
$ git clone https://github.com/penligent/AIPentest_Skills.git$ cd AIPentest_Skills$ ls# Review the README for current setup instructions
Always review source and define test scope first.
03 / Who it is for
Built for curious security teams.
Whether you're exploring AI penetration testing or already evaluating agentic security workflows, start with transparency and a clear, authorized scope.
Security practitioners
Explore open-source pentest skills as a reference for AI-assisted security testing workflows.
AI builders
Study how pentest-focused skills can be organized and evaluated alongside your AI systems.
Researchers & learners
Use a public project to better understand the emerging intersection of AI and penetration testing.
Responsible teams
Keep permission, scope, validation, and human judgment central to any AI pentest workflow.
04 / FAQ
Questions, answered.
Learn what the project is, how to approach it, and where to find the latest setup instructions.
What is AIPentest_Skills?
AIPentest_Skills is Penligent's open-source GitHub project for AI pentest skills. Visit the repository to review its current contents and documentation.
Is this a complete penetration testing platform?
This page describes an open-source skills project, not a claim that a repository replaces a full penetration testing platform, professional assessment, or security review.
How do I install or use the skills?
Check the repository README for current setup steps, dependencies, and supported usage. Project instructions may change as the repository evolves.
Can I use it to test any website?
Only test systems when you have explicit authorization and a clearly defined scope. Follow applicable laws, policies, and the repository's license and usage guidance.
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Explore the skills. Make your own informed call.
See the source, README, and latest project updates on GitHub.